Introduction to Educational Psychology Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key theorists, perspectives, research designs, and ethical practices in educational psychology based on lecture notes.

John Locke

Theorist who proposed the concept of tabula rasa (blank slate) and asserted that knowledge comes from experiences.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Philosopher who advocated for child-centered education that is aligned with child development.

William James

Psychologist who emphasized that students learn better when lessons capture their interest and that habits are essential for academic success and personal character.

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon

Developers of the Binet–Simon Intelligence Scale, which was used to identify children who needed additional educational support in school.

E.L. Thorndike

Educational psychologist known for formulating the law of effect and the law of readiness.

John B. Watson

Behaviorist who focused on observable behaviors, asserting that a child's behavior is shaped by experience and environmental influences.

B.F. Skinner

Psychologist associated with operant conditioning, programmed instructions, and immediate feedback.

Jean Piaget

Developmental psychologist who proposed stages of cognitive development along with the concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

Lev Vygotsky

Theorist who emphasized the social and cultural context of learning and introduced the concept of the zone of proximal development.

Jerome Bruner

Psychologist who developed influential theories on scaffolding and mastery learning.

Benjamin Bloom

Educational theorist responsible for creating the taxonomy of learning objectives.

Howard Gardner

Psychologist who developed the multiple intelligences theory.

Carol Dweck

Psychologist known for her research on the concept of growth mindset.

Educational Psychology

The study of behavioral, social, emotional, and cognitive development in learning, linking psychological theory and educational practice to enhance teaching methods and student performance.

Biological Perspective

A perspective in educational psychology that focuses on the physical and biological bases of behavior.

Behavioral Perspective

A perspective in educational psychology that focuses on observable and learned behaviors and the environmental factors that influence learning.

Developmental Perspective

A perspective focusing on how children acquire new skills and knowledge as they grow, aiding educators in creating age-appropriate instructional materials.

Cognitive Perspective

A perspective focusing on mental processes like memory, thinking, problem-solving, language, decision-making, and information-processing.

Socio-Emotional Perspective

A perspective focusing on how social and emotional factors, such as interpersonal relationships, self-awareness, and emotion regulation, influence behavior, development, and well-being.

Humanistic Perspective

A perspective emphasizing the role of motivation in thought and behavior, specifically what drives individuals to grow, change, and develop their potentials.

Qualitative Research

Research systematic procedures used to explore and understand the depth, complexities, and meaning of human experiences and non-numerical data to answer the how and why of a phenomenon.

Quantitative Research

Research involving numerical data and statistical methods to study psychological phenomena, quantify variables, establish relationships, or make predictions.

Phenomenological Research

A qualitative research design used to explore and describe lived experiences and the meaning of a specific phenomenon.

Ethnographic Research

A qualitative research design that studies the practices, beliefs, and interaction within communities through immersion.

Grounded Theory

A qualitative research approach aimed at developing a theory based on or grounded from data collected in the field.

Narrative Research

A qualitative research design focused on the analysis of personal stories or accounts to understand how individuals construct identity and meaning.

Action Research

Collaborative research with participants aimed at understanding and improving practices or solving problems in real-world settings.

Informed Consent

An ethical practice where researchers inform participants about a study's procedures, purpose, risks, benefits, and voluntary nature, and obtain their permission to participate.

Debriefing

The post-study process of informing participants about the true purpose of the study to avoid misconceptions and address any potential harm.

Deception

An ethical concern in research involving misleading, false, or withheld information from participants that could influence their participation decision.